Phil Mickelson cites family health matter in pulling out of the Masters
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Key Points:
- Three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the upcoming Masters Tournament due to a personal family health matter, marking his first absence since 2022 and only the second since 1994.
- Mickelson has not disclosed details about the family health issue but had limited participation in LIV Golf events this year, playing only one of five tournaments.
- This will be the first Masters without both Mickelson and Tiger Woods since 1994, as Woods is also on indefinite leave for treatment following a DUI-related crash.
- Mickelson is a three-time Masters winner (2004, 2006, 2010) and has described the tournament as the most special week of the year.
- The 2024 Masters will begin on April 9 with a 91-player field, pending a final spot for the Texas Open winner if not already qualified.
